For Sale: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 in Mesa, Arizona

This week Canyon State Classics brings to market a 1988 Mercedes 560SL in a rare Diamond Blue Metallic over Cream leather. This 107 was purchased new on Sept 20th, 1988 in Raleigh NC where it was maintained until 1997 when the car came to AZ. Since then it has been strictly garage kept and driven sparingly. The original interior and exterior of this car shows very well and the soft top has never needed replacement- a testament to how well the car was looked after! This 107 ticks all the boxes: stamped service book, originality and a stand-out color combo. European classics are getting quickly swallowed up by hungry collectors looking for the next wave of ultra collectible MB classics. Don't miss your chance to put this one in your investment portfolio!

The following is a list of options as this 560 SL is currently equipped:

-5.6L 250hp V8 Engine
-4 Speed Automatic Transmission
-Posi-Traction Rear End
-Power Windows
-Power Door Locks
-Power Antenna
-Fog Lamps
-Automatic Climate Control
-Original Mercedes Cloth Convertible Top
-Removable Hard Top
-Original Leather Interior
-Optional Kinder Seat
-Mercedes Alloy 15" Wheels w/ Michelin Tires

The body on the car is in beautiful condition and was extremely well maintained. The car is finished in its gorgeous original Mercedes color of Diamond Blue Metallic and and has a gorgeous shine. The car is straight as an arrow and looks spectacular. The car has been completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock and rust free as any collector car should be. The car is riding on the original 15" wheels with newer Michelin radials. The windshield is original and like new with no chips. The German Cloth soft top is still in great condition with clean clear windows and no rips. The hard top has good seals and the headliner is in awesome shape.

The interior is in great shape all around. The dash and door panels are very nice with no cracks (pictured above). The supple original leather seats are all in very good condition and look very nice with no rips or ware lines, which shows the quality of leather used in this car. The carpets are all very nice are not worn or damaged. All dials and controls function as they should, power windows and antenna also are fully functional. The factory radio was replaced with a Blaupunkt unit with additional speakers install in the panel behind the seats. The sound system definitely adds to the driving experience of this roadster. All lights, gauges switches, and accessories work as they should. This interior is in immaculate condition.

The trunk compartment is clean enough to eat from. The spare tire compartment is clean as a whistle and the original spare tire is present. Original jack is in place and the tool kit is even still in the car.

Mechanically, this SL runs GREAT! The car starts right up and shifts smooth as silk. It drives as good now as the day it rolled of the lot. The V8 engine is surprisingly quick and responsive. The NC Mercedes dealer that sold the car new and serviced it up until the mid 90's or just shy of 41k miles. This is documented in the stamped maintenance booklet. The previous owner just had a fuel system overhaul including fuel pump, accumulator, distributor and injectors. Additional recent service items include: trans pan gasket/ service, shift linkage, transmission cooler lines, mount, coolant flush, steering bushings, power steering pump & lines, subframe mounts, engine mounts, master cylinder, fuel lines and alignment. We put this 107 through our shop for an inspection, lof and radiator replacement. This thing is ready to start enjoying for many more miles!

All in all, this is one nice SL that I have had the privilege of being associated with. It has been professionally maintained and truly loved by its previous owners. This Mercedes is a fantastic car for the price and includes every option offered in this car. This is your chance to get an like new classic convertible for a fraction of the cost of its original price. The car has a clean Arizona Title and a clean Carfax and Autocheck. Any further questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337.